11/9/2013 (updated 11/11/2013) – Stillwater, OK — You Heard it Here First! A well-known and celebrated retired member of the military, musician and executive director of a national fraternity and sorority has reportedly been arrested as part of an online prostitution sting in Stillwater.
JohnTV recently reported on the arrest of 26-individuals during a two-day sting last week conducted by Stillwater police and agents with the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs (OBNDD).
The sting was targeting online prostitution in an attempt to identify victims and perpetrators of human sex trafficking.
Five alleged pimps were taken into custody on charges ranging from pandering to transporting an individual for the purpose of prostitution.
One of the nine men arrested for allegedly soliciting prostitution (aka, a ‘John’) has been identified as retired Lt. Col. Alan L. Bonner, 66 of Stillwater.
According to LinkedIn and a national website, Bonner is the National Executive Director at the Kappa Kappa Psi & Tau Beta Sigma out of Stillwater.
According to a bio on the Kappa Kappa Psi & Tau Beta Sigma website;
Lt. Col. Alan L. Bonner, USAF (ret.), National Executive Director, joined the staff in 1996 after a 26-year career in the Air Force which culminated with his four year tour as Commander and Conductor of the USAF Band, Washington, D.C. Col Bonner as the National Executive Director manages the business affairs of the Fraternity and Sorority and oversees the professional management of the organizations. He also insures that the National Headquarters provides the necessary services to the membership in a professional, timely manner. Other responsibilities include representing and promoting the Fraternity and Sorority at National Conventions and universities across the nation, maintaining direct contact with university band directors on Fraternity and Sorority issues, and serving as the meeting planner for all National Conventions and National Council Meetings. Originally from Idabel, Oklahoma, he currently lives in Stillwater. Alan has three grown daughters, Kelly, Megan, and BethAnn, and several grand children.
According to court records, Bonner recently divorced his wife of 40-years.
Bonner lists his education as; Master of Music from the University of South Florida (’81) and BME, Music Education from the University of Oklahoma (’69).
Bonner served as the 7th Commander and Conductor of the United States Air Force Band from 1991 – 19995.
Bonner was the oldest of the 26-individuals arrested. The youngest was only 19.
No additional details of Bonner’s arrest have been released.
Bonner has not yet been criminally charged.
JohnTV will continue to follow this case.
Alan Bonner conducting the OU-AFA game 2013. Published publicly to Bonner’s LinkedIn acct.
Alan Bonner conducting Penn Intercollegiate band. Published publicly to Bonner’s LinkedIn acct.
Alan Bonner KKPsi TBS 2013 Convention. Published publicly to his LinkedIn account.
Alan Bonner Mugshot for soliciting prostitution arrest.